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J466 KAG

1993 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,137 mi
Last recorded65,137 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Fiesta62,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ466 KAG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 65,137 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

surface corrosion rear suspension components

surface cracks nearside/offside rear tyres

Fail 9 Jan 2025 65,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

surface corrosion rear suspension components

surface cracks nearside/offside rear tyres

Pass 18 Jan 2024 57,093 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 57,086 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear split out of bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear split out of bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 50,201 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,193 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,095 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 50,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,819 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,444 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,003 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,777 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,297 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,590 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,981 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,476 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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J466 KAG is a 1993 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1993 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 62,273 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J466 KAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J466 KAG is a 1993 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 March 1993.

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